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DonM · 10-26-2017, 07:12 PM

My BFG T/A Specs have come to the end of their life ... not enough tread left to make it through the winter (or even into winter!).

Getting another set of BFG's is out of the question at over $1,100 mounted/balanced/taxes/out the door. I have looked for some decent all seasons, and I think I've narrowed it down to 3 tires.

Number 1: Cooper RS3-G1

Number 2: FALKEN ZIEX ZE950 A/S

Number 3: General GMAX A/S-05

I know a true winter tire would be best for the season we're entering now, but there's no way I can swing two different sets of tires and snows have a short lifespan in the summer months and talking the wife into ANOTHER set of tires in a year isn't a pleasant thought. The tire shop recommends the T/A's if I don't want a snow tire, but again, over $1,100 for the set ... I got a price on the FALKENS ($673 out the door) and to me, they look like they have the best tread pattern for the snow, but the shop said since they are W speed rated (even though they are listed as "performance all-season", just like the T/A) they won't do well because the rubber in the tire is meant to handle higher temps without failing.

I figure I have less than a month to make the decision ...

PLEASE HELP!

Rudy@Tirerack · 10-26-2017, 07:54 PM

Hi Don,

I have been driving on a Set of the new GMAX AS05 for the last several months. I have driven on hundreds of tires. I can personally recommend the new GMAX tire.

Rudy

TheFlyingBananaSS · 10-26-2017, 08:26 PM

I use the g max in the winter and wet traction is amazing. I can't speak for the AS-05 because I have the AS-03 but I'm told the 05's are even better than the ones I have.

DonM · 10-27-2017, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

I use the g max in the winter and wet traction is amazing. I can't speak for the AS-05 because I have the AS-03 but I'm told the 05's are even better than the ones I have.

I had the AS-03's on my last car and loved them, they would be on the Camaro if they made them in our size. For a "Ultra High Performance A/S" they did exceptionally well in bad weather. Of course I DO put ~200 lbs in the trunk for traction.

Avenging Orange · 10-27-2017, 09:32 AM

Not trying to be a snot......but seriously...flip a coin.
For the most part, tires are tires. Like most (known) brands available for our cars....the key is maintaining them, replacing them when needed and driving like a human being.
That being said; I have been a long time user of Cooper tires.
Good luck with whatever you choose.

DonM · 10-27-2017, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Not trying to be a snot......but seriously...flip a coin.
For the most part, tires are tires. Like most (known) brands available for our cars....the key is maintaining them, replacing them when needed and driving like a human being.
That being said; I have been a long time user of Cooper tires.
Good luck with whatever you choose.

I'm about ready to flip that coin ... I have always killed tires due to mileage, not abuse and I don't track the car or spin them needlessly.

KenKat · 10-27-2017, 11:55 AM

There’s a $70 rebate on the GMAX’s thru Oct. 31 as well.

It’s a tough call, each tire has its particular strengths and weaknesses and like you, price has to be a consideration for me also.

CamaroJim56 · 10-27-2017, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudy@Tirerack

Hi Don,

I have been driving on a Set of the new GMAX AS05 for the last several months. I have driven on hundreds of tires. I can personally recommend the new GMAX tire.

Rudy

I have the old ones and not real happy with them, are the new ones that much better? Especially noise wise?

I am thinking of the
g-Force COMP-2 A/S

What are your thoughts?

TheFlyingBananaSS · 10-28-2017, 08:39 PM

All tires are definitely not created equal. Read the reviews. Talk to people who have the brand you are interested in. Educate yourself, THEN make your decision.

2nd SS · 10-31-2017, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroJim56

I have the old ones and not real happy with them, are the new ones that much better? Especially noise wise?

I am thinking of the
g-Force COMP-2 A/S

What are your thoughts?

Jim,
Just put new tires on the car last week. The set I just replaced were the BFG Sport Comp 2. No complaints on them. Got 22,000 miles out of them and don't track the car or spin the tires. Trying out the Goodyear Eagle F1's this time.

lafountain · 11-03-2017, 01:30 PM

My '11 (bought the car used) came with the G-Max A/S-03. According to the receipt that was in the glove box, the tires were bought around 30k miles and the car now has 49k and by looking at the tires you couldn't really tell that there is nearly 20k on them. They have been good in the rain we have gotten and great on dry surfaces as well. Can't speak for snow or anything like that since I bought the car in May and it hasn't snowed here yet.

So while the A/S-05 isn't the same tire, based on the series it is in, I wouldn't hesitate to go with those.

10-26-2017, 07:12 PM	#1
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,256	Need new all-season tires, help me choose between 3 My BFG T/A Specs have come to the end of their life ... not enough tread left to make it through the winter (or even into winter!). Getting another set of BFG's is out of the question at over $1,100 mounted/balanced/taxes/out the door. I have looked for some decent all seasons, and I think I've narrowed it down to 3 tires. Number 1: Cooper RS3-G1 Number 2: FALKEN ZIEX ZE950 A/S Number 3: General GMAX A/S-05 I know a true winter tire would be best for the season we're entering now, but there's no way I can swing two different sets of tires and snows have a short lifespan in the summer months and talking the wife into ANOTHER set of tires in a year isn't a pleasant thought. The tire shop recommends the T/A's if I don't want a snow tire, but again, over $1,100 for the set ... I got a price on the FALKENS ($673 out the door) and to me, they look like they have the best tread pattern for the snow, but the shop said since they are W speed rated (even though they are listed as "performance all-season", just like the T/A) they won't do well because the rubber in the tire is meant to handle higher temps without failing. I figure I have less than a month to make the decision ... PLEASE HELP! __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!!

10-26-2017, 08:26 PM	#3
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,262	I use the g max in the winter and wet traction is amazing. I can't speak for the AS-05 because I have the AS-03 but I'm told the 05's are even better than the ones I have. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

10-27-2017, 09:32 AM	#5
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Not trying to be a snot......but seriously...flip a coin. For the most part, tires are tires. Like most (known) brands available for our cars....the key is maintaining them, replacing them when needed and driving like a human being. That being said; I have been a long time user of Cooper tires. Good luck with whatever you choose. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

10-28-2017, 08:39 PM	#9
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,262	All tires are definitely not created equal. Read the reviews. Talk to people who have the brand you are interested in. Educate yourself, THEN make your decision. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

11-03-2017, 01:30 PM	#11
lafountain Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 882	My '11 (bought the car used) came with the G-Max A/S-03. According to the receipt that was in the glove box, the tires were bought around 30k miles and the car now has 49k and by looking at the tires you couldn't really tell that there is nearly 20k on them. They have been good in the rain we have gotten and great on dry surfaces as well. Can't speak for snow or anything like that since I bought the car in May and it hasn't snowed here yet. So while the A/S-05 isn't the same tire, based on the series it is in, I wouldn't hesitate to go with those. __________________ Hey, you want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro? That's cool. I bought a car, turned out to be an alien robot. Who knew?

10-26-2017, 07:54 PM	#2
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Hi Don, I have been driving on a Set of the new GMAX AS05 for the last several months. I have driven on hundreds of tires. I can personally recommend the new GMAX tire. Rudy

10-27-2017, 11:55 AM	#7
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	There’s a $70 rebate on the GMAX’s thru Oct. 31 as well. It’s a tough call, each tire has its particular strengths and weaknesses and like you, price has to be a consideration for me also.